Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce Recipe

Name: Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. cucumbers, peeled and seeded; 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1 tsp. salt; 1 sm. onion, grated; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tbsp. sugar; 3 tbsp. snipped fresh dill; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 salmon fillets, 2-inches thick; 1 qt. water; 2 tsp. salt; 3 tbsp. white vinegar; Fresh dill, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb. cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 sm. onion, grated
1 cup sour cream
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. snipped fresh dill
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 salmon fillets, 2-inches thick
1 qt. water
2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. white vinegar
Fresh dill, for garnish

1
For the cucumber sauce, grate cucumber and toss with vinegar and salt in a colander.
2
Set aside for 30 minutes to drain.
3
With your hands squeeze juices from cucumber.
4
Combine cucumber in a mixing bowl with remaining sauce ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Skin salmon fillets and remove bones.
6
Fill a wide saucepan with water, about 3 inches deep.
7
For one quart of water, add 2 teaspoons salt and 3 tablespoons vinegar; adjust proportions accordingly for more or less water.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Carefully add salmon to pan and adjust heat until water is just below simmering -- it should shiver, and not quite bubble.
10
Cook until fish has turned from translucent to opaque and feels springy to touch, about 8 minutes.
11
Remove salmon with a spatula and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
12
Transfer to serving platter, garnish with sauce and decorate with dill sprigs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. cucumbers, peeled and seeded, 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, 1 sm. onion, grated, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

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